National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

Lat: 63.73°NLon: 148.92°WElev: 1719ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 3:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NNE Cantwell AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 49 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 47 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 49 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles NNE Cantwell AK
 63.56°N 148.72°W (Elev. 4301 ft)
Last Update:
4:16 pm AKDT Aug 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm AKDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 24, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation